Decimals
Subtracting
Decimals
Subtract
decimals
the same way you add decimals.
Line up the
decimal points.
Then subtract
the numbers as usual.
Be sure the decimal point
lines up at the same place
in the answer.
To Subtract
7.12 -
2.56
7.12
-
2.56
4.56
You may have to include a
0 as a
temporary
place holder.
To subtract
5.5 -
4.28
change
5.5
to
5.50 and
line up the
decimal points.
5.50
-
4.28
1.22
Remove any
trailing zeroes
from the final answer.
4.56 +
2.46
4.56
-
2.46
2.10
=
2.1
If the answer results in
No Whole Number,
Be sure to include a
Leading Zero.
3.75 -
2.98
3.75
-
2.98
.77
=
0.77
RULE
Subtracting Decimals.
Line up the Decimal Point
and subtract as usual.
Keep the Decimal Point
at the same place in the answer.
Use a Temporary Zero
as a Place Holder
if needed.
Remove any
Trailing Zeroes.
Use a Leading Zero
if necessary.